Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (decimal point) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 5.2 and 4.6?

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23.92

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What is the product of 19.1 and 8.5?

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162.35

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What is the product of 2.8 and 3.7?

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10.36

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value, often to a specific place value.

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in 0.63?

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The place value of 3 in 0.63 is 'hundredths'.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the digits in a decimal number, and its placement affects the final product when multiplying.

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How many decimal places are in the number 4.56?

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There are two decimal places in the number 4.56.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1